Montana Title 7. Local Government § 7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves

(1) Upon the proper showing as provided in 7-14-2803, each board of county commissioners may construct or acquire ferries by condemnation or purchase. Each board may also acquire all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, landings, and improvements pertaining to the ferry.

(2) Each board may acquire real property for these purposes under the provisions of Title 70, chapter 30.

(3) No board shall establish or maintain a county ferry or wharf with a landing place in any incorporated city or town which by its charter is vested with the power to build and regulate ferries, wharves, or landings at the feet of streets terminating at a river or harbor.